Author: David S. Fortney, Esq., Fortney & Scott, LLC, H. Juanita Beecher, FortneyScott

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Talent Retention: Nearly 25% of Workers Say Their Employer Does Not Offer ANY Benefits

Nearly 25% of full-time employees in the U.S. do not receive benefits, such as health insurance, retirement savings plan, or paid vacation, from their employers, according to a new survey by Clutch, a B2B research firm. These findings suggest that by not offering a benefits package, businesses risk losing out on top talent during the […]

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33% of HR Hiring Managers Have Turned Down a Candidate for Being ‘Too Pushy’ After an Interview

Workers may be thinking “new year, new job,” according to a survey from staffing firm Accountemps. Approximately three in 10 (29%) professionals plan to look for a new position in the next 12 months. And of the 27 markets surveyed, Los Angeles, California (40%); Austin, Texas (38%); and Dallas, Texas (37%) topped the list of U.S. cities with the most workers […]

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Nebraska Supreme Court OK’s Employee’s Vocational Rehabilitation Plan

Nebraska law permits the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court to approve vocational rehabilitation plans to facilitate certain injured workers’ return to gainful employment. Read on to learn about the Nebraska Supreme Court’s recent decision on what the law means to “restore” an employee to work in “suitable employment.”

Trump

Review of the Trump Administration’s First Year: Surprising and Controversial Moves

The past year has included many expected moves by the Trump administration, such as the reversal of some of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) controversial decisions under the Obama administration, as well as several unexpected developments among several agencies.

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6 Key Talent Acquisition Practices That Contribute to Organizations’ High Performance, According to Bersin

According to a new study by Bersin, Deloitte Consulting LLP’s digital destination for the Human Resources (HR) professional, the acquisition and development of talent at all levels of high performing organizations is no accident—it’s the result of specific and surprisingly consistent characteristics that can be learned and implemented.